( The object is natural, immediate, God-fearing: )
If you eat, and you die, we —
( But then, something clicks, Mr. Briggs' hands withdraw, and there's the dangerous edge of smug, ill-won satisfaction to him, for the boy has done him a great pleasure and service he has only now realised.
Of course, let him feast of his folly, let him suffer for it. )
...old Ishmael hardly had enough meat on him. If you die, I assure you, we'll feed you to your fellow. Don't think we're unaware of the manner of creatures you are and bring with you.
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If you eat, and you die, we —
( But then, something clicks, Mr. Briggs' hands withdraw, and there's the dangerous edge of smug, ill-won satisfaction to him, for the boy has done him a great pleasure and service he has only now realised.
Of course, let him feast of his folly, let him suffer for it. )
...old Ishmael hardly had enough meat on him. If you die, I assure you, we'll feed you to your fellow. Don't think we're unaware of the manner of creatures you are and bring with you.